“A Picture to touch the Heart”, Prairie Bible Message, May 1, 2022

Scripture:  1 Corinthians 11:17-34

 For far too many of us Communion is just a mindless religious ceremony. May we begin experiencing the sacrament of Communion as Jesus intended- as a picture left by our Lord that is not only meant to remind us of what He has done for us, but may it touch our hearts in a way that calls us to action!

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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Seeking Clarity in a Confused Culture, Prairie Bible Service, April 24, 2022

Scripture:   1 Cor 11:2-16

 There was a lot of confusion in the city of Corinth when it came to men, women, and how they relate to each other, and this confusion had crept into the Corinthian church. Paul, by the power of the Holy Spirit, brings clarity to the situation. This clarity includes timeless truths for us today on these same issues.

 Timeless Truths from 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

1. We submit to God’s order because Jesus Christ submitted to God’s order (v. 2-3).
2. God’s order includes distinctions (v. 4-10).
3. God’s order includes dependence (v. 11-12).
4. God has graciously given order to protect us from chaos (v. 13-16).

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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The Ultimate Oxymoron”, Prairie Bible Message, Easter Sunday

 The “Oxymoronic Truth” that Jesus died but is now ALIVE is the proof that our sin and brokenness need not define our future. We have a choice… and His name is Jesus!   He is risen. He is risen indeed!

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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The Faithful King and the Fleeting Crowd

John 12:12-19

  Passion Week is the most important week in human history, and Palm Sunday marks the first day of that week. On Palm Sunday, Jesus makes His triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. This is one of the rare events recorded in all four Gospels. With chaos surrounding him, Jesus set His face toward the Father in the most important week of His life. As followers of Jesus Christ, what lessons can we learn from the actions of our Faithful King in the midst of the fleeting crowd? 

 Luke 9:51- When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

• “he set his face”: This is a Jewish expression for a firm, unwavering resolve to complete a task.

 Jesus Christ set His face toward… 

• His Father’s mission, not man’s acceptance (v. 12-13).
• His Father’s Word, not man’s opinion (v. 14-16).

-          His Father’s will, not man’s tradition (v. 17-19).

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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What does  "All things should be done for the Lord" mean?  Prairie Bible Message, April 3, 2022

 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31    “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”

 Have you allowed your faith to influence ALL of your life?  The Bible instructs us that EVERYTHING we do should be for God.  Culture teaches us faith is not supposed to enter schools and the workplace. That is not what the Bible teaches! 

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“Temptation”, Prairie Bible Message, March 27, 2022

Often, we Christians believe WE need to be strong enough to stand up to the temptations of today. That is a lie from the Devil!  Remember, it’s only when we admit we are powerless and surrender to Jesus that true victory comes!

 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13   No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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Prairie Bible Prayer Service , March 20, 2022

Session 1 –  Prayers for our Children’s Ministry

Session 2 -  Prayers for Revival

Session 3- Prayers for our Local Mission Partners

Session 4 - Prayers for Peace in Ukraine

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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Message: “Success Through Surrender”

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9

 When compared with the world’s path toward success, the gospel’s path toward success is upside down. This is especially true in 1 Corinthians 9, where the Apostle Paul teaches us that increased victory in Christ comes through increased surrendering of ourselves. Christian success happens through Christian surrender.

Take Home Question: Are you fully surrendered to Jesus Christ for the sake of the gospel?

 Christian success means… 

I surrender my rights to secure my witness (1-18).

 I surrender my freedom to secure my service (19-23).

 I surrender lesser comforts to secure a greater reward (24-27).

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“Knowledge + Love = Jesus”, Prairie Bible Message, March 6, 2022

 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3

 “Knowledge” puffs up, whereas “LOVE” builds up! The example Jesus has set for us is to always put the needs of others before your own, and we are ALL blessed because of it!

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“Live As You Are Called”, Prairie Bible Message, February 27, 2022

 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17   Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.

 When we make the conscious decision to make it about Jesus, instead of ourselves, we will find the hope, satisfaction and peace, that we are looking for. 

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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